| Diffuse nonscarring alopecia of scalp: an indicator of early infantile scurvy? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19067878 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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An infant with diffuse nonscarring alopecia of scalp and radiologic features of scurvy responded dramatically to oral vitamin C therapy. The characteristic cutaneous manifestations of scurvy are usually not seen in infancy. The manifestations of initial stage of scurvy that are not related to collagen synthesis, as in the present case, should alert to the possibility of this potentially fatal condition. |
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Authors:
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Shivanna Ragunatha; Arun C Inamadar; Aparna Palit; Vishwanath V Sampagavi; Niranjan S Deshmukh |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric dermatology Volume: 25 ISSN: 1525-1470 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr Dermatol Publication Date: 2008 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-12-10 Completed Date: 2009-04-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8406799 Medline TA: Pediatr Dermatol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 644-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, BLDEA's SBMP Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Bijapur, Karnataka, India. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Administration, Oral Alopecia / etiology*, pathology* Ascorbic Acid / administration & dosage Bone and Bones / radiography Female Humans Infant Scalp / pathology* Scurvy / complications*, drug therapy, radiography |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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50-81-7/Ascorbic Acid |
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